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The second annual Pink Friday for the Cure event will be held 5-10 p.m., Friday at Grovetown’s Liberty Park, 1040 Newmantown Road. Former American idol contestant Briana Tyson will perform. Activities include raffles, vendors, food and a 5K race. For more information, contact Jennifer Evans at (706) 860-7691 or jevans@grovetownga.us.

The second annual Columbia County School System Safety Fair will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday at Grovetown High School. The free event is designed to educate middle and highschool students and their parents about Drug Awareness, Gang Awareness, Cyber Safety and Juvenile Law/Bullying.

Worship service

Mosaic United Methodist Church is hosting AWAKEN: A Night of Worship, from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. God’s goodness and power will be expressed through the arts, including music, dance, drama and visual/media arts. The event is free and the public is welcome. Childcare will be provided. Call (706) 373-2984 or go to chwnchrist@gmail.com.

Craft bazaar

The women of Marvin United Methodist Church will hold a craft bazaar Saturday at the Pumpkin Patch, corner of Belair and Wheeler roads. Space is $25 and includes a table. A cafe will serve breakfast food, soup, sandwiches and dessert. Contact: Sue at (706) 814-5468 or cmm1941@gmail.com; and Margaret (706) 210-0893 or belairquilter@yahoo.com.

Family fun

Wesley United Methodist Church is hosting a family fun event with rides and food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, 825 N. Belair Road, Evans.

Farm festival

Blue Ribbon Riders is holding a Demonstration Day and Family Farm Festival 12:30-4 p.m., Nov. 2 at Maple Knoll Farm, 987 Reynolds Farm Road, Grovetown. Children and teens with special needs will demonstrate their developing skills. Arts and crafts and activities for all ages will be available. A silent auction will benefit the non-profit’s mission. For more information, call (706) 854-0644.

Gospel concert

The Voices of Faith from Faith Gospel Worship Service will celebrate a 25th anniversary reunion and concert featuring gospel recording artist James Brigdon at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Good Shepherd Chapel, building 29608, Barnes Avenue, Fort Gordon. The event is free. Call Sister Sandra Kennedy at (706) 790-3932.

SAT workshop

Evans Christian Academy will host a PSAT/SAT/ACT preparatory workshop 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $45. The school is located at 213 S. Old Belair Road in Grovetown. For more information or to register, call (706) 364-3565.

5K race

I Care Ministry is hosting Shed Light on Trafficking 5K and Family Challenge at 9 a.m., Saturday at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans. Register at Active.com by Oct. 25. Walk up registration begins at 8 a.m. on race day. The One Mile Family Challenge is a non-competitive event in which families complete challenges every quarter-mile. $40 per family. Proceeds will benefit victims of human trafficking.

Harlem Hustle

The Harlem Hustle 5K race will be held at 8 a.m., Nov. 2 at 525 Fairview Dr., Harlem. Sponsored by the Harlem High School girls basketball team. Fee is $30. Register at Active.com. Walk up registration begins at 7 a.m.

Mosaic United Methodist Church’s Celebrate Recovery program holds weekly sessions at the church, 678 Columbia Industrial Blvd., Evans. The women’s group meets at 6:30 p.m. and the men’s group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. A Men’s Accountability group meets at 8 p.m. Mondays. Call (706) 877-6468, or go to www.mosaicumc.org.

The CSRA Writers Group will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Georgia Military College on Davis Road. Visitors are welcome. If you have something to be critiqued, bring eight copies of up to 10 pages. For more information call Steve Fox at (706) 836-7315.

Leah museum

The Leah High School and Community Museum, located at the Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue station at 3653 Ray Owens Road, in Appling, will open on the second Sunday of each month, beginning Aug. 2-5 p.m.,or Tuesdays by appointment. Donations of archival and historical material are being sought. Call (706) 541-0043.

Choral society

The Columbia County Choral Society needs singers. Rehearsals are at First Baptist Church of Evans. Call (706) 650-2311 or go to www.ccchoralsociety.org.

Ostomy group

An ostomy support group meets at 6 p.m. on second Mondays atBarney’s Pharmacy on Peach Orchard Road. Call (706) 798-5645.

• Safe Kids East Cen-tral Georgia is seeking volunteers to help with events such as car-seat and bicycle checks, and to lead programs that teach safety to children and teens. Training is provided. Call (706) 721-7606.